Touring to Switzerland

Rover Frank
Rover Frank Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited April 2022 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

In June 2022 I am towing to Switzerland via France/Germany. I have done this trip before but not post Brexit/covid. I know that changes have been made regarding taking certain fresh foods into France and wondered if any members have experienced problems.  I intend to travel via the Channel Tunnel and to use paper documentation for proof of covid vaccinations and the Sworn statement, likewise just wondering if anybody has encountered problems.

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  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,851
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    edited April 2022 #2

    As no one else is replying, and although my visits to Switzerland were also before the pandemic, let me offer you some reassurance .I think you know exactly what you are doing and what is required and have no need to worry.

    Travel is becoming easier as every week goes by. A “pass” or app to enter bars, restaurants shops and campsites as you cross France is is no longer needed, nor is the “sworn statement” which you mention..You don’t need it any more. if you have proof of vaccination and those vaccinations were completed within the correct time scales that will see you through. And it has even become clear that taking a small amount of food for your first meals is not forbidden either.

    Be reassured. I hope it goes well for you.

  • hitchglitch
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    edited April 2022 #3

    We will be going to France in June and my understanding is just as eurotraveller says - proof of vaccination and nothing else. We shall also be taking enough food for about 4 days covering our journey South. As this is for personal consumption I can’t see it being a problem. May be proved wrong of course.

  • Rover Frank
    Rover Frank Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited April 2022 #4

    Very helpful thank you, reasures me regarding entry regs. and a little food will see me through until shops open on a Monday.

  • iansoady
    iansoady Club Member Posts: 420
    edited April 2022 #5

    Eurortraveller - you say "it has even become clear that taking a small amount of food for your first meals is not forbidden". Do you have a reference for this as as far as I can see the rules are still in place?

  • eurortraveller
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    edited April 2022 #6

    Ian, Go back a few days to the thread on taking Foodstuffs to Spain - specifically the reply EribaMotters had when he asked the EU office for a ruling. 

  • meecee
    meecee Forum Participant Posts: 304
    edited April 2022 #7

    After having some concerns initially (allayed by opinions on here plus my usual research)   we are planning to do the same, including the food.

  • Caley67
    Caley67 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited March 2024 #8

    Hi everyone. Apologies if I'm on the wrong chat,  it's my 1st time (be gentle 😉). I'm buying a caravan soon....also my first time...but I've been driving to Italy campsites for many years over Simplon Pass. Anyone know if I can stay in the caravan in a layby at the top of Simplon for a night or 2 without breaking any laws ? Cheers for any help 👍 

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